The details about superyacht ownership as stated on this site and in our SuperYacht Owners Register are mostly based on rumors. In almost no case actual yacht ownership by the private individuals mentioned can be confirmed from a legal point of view. This site is for entertainment purposes only. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyze how visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and Internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. LEGAL NOTICE: The content of this website and all associated program code are protected under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act

Yacht Areti - Igor Makarov - Itera

Igor Makarov

Igor Makarov is a Russian billionaire and owner of the gas producer Itera. Until 2015 he owned three yachts named Areti, Areti I and Areti II. The name Areti is derived from Makarov’s company’s name Itera (spelled backwards).

Iteral International

Itera International is one of the largest independent producers and traders of natural gas operating in the CIS and the Baltic states. ITERA is active in energy, gas processing, and construction works projects in Europe, Asia, and the USA. The Company also deals with real estate and the insurance business. Igor Makarov is President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ITERA International. ITERA has been involved in production of natural gas in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region (YaNAO) in Western Siberia (Russia) since 1998. The Company has invested over $1 billion in the gas industry. ITERA is the first private company to put gas fields into operation in the Far North of Russia: Gubkinskoye gas field (reserves of 399 BCM) in 1999, gas deposit (reserves are 407 BCM) of Vostochno-Tarkosalinskoye field in 2001), and Beregovoye (reserves are 325 BCM) in 2003. Itera is also active in the USA.

Sold for US$ 2.9 billion

In 2012 Itera entered into a joint venture with Rosneft, the oil company controlled by the Russian state. In 2013 Makarov sold all his shares in Itera to Rosneft US$2.9 billion . Makarov nows owns the Areti Group.

Katyusha

Makarov owns two private jets

Igor Makarov owns an Embrear ERJ-135 business jet with registration P4-IVM (Igor Viktorovich Makarov) and a 2010 Boeing Business Jet with registration P4-MAK. Both jets have the same tail logo. We estimated the price of the Embraer at US$ 20 million and the BBJ at US$ 80 million.

Two Superyachts named Areti

Makarov ordered the two identical yachts Areti I and Areti II (built by Burger Yachts) so he can base one in the Mediterranean and one in America due to his business interests in each location. He sold Areti II to Doug Lebda, founder and CEO of The Lending Tree. He named her T Zero) but still owns Areti I. For a few years he also owned the Trinity yacht Areti (a 60 meter delivered in 2012). Makarov sold the 60 meter Areti in 2015 and she is now named Mia Elise and owned by Florida based car dealer Terry Taylor.

The new Lurssen Yacht Areti

In the summer of 2017 Makarov’s new 85 meter yacht Areti was delivered. Areti is designed by Andrew Winch design and has a gross tonnage of 2,850t. She can accommodate 18 guests in 9 staterooms and has a crew of at least 24. Her features include a fully certified heli-pad, a beach club and a luxury spa with sauna and hamman.

Net Worth

The net worth of Igor Makarov is estimated by Forbes at USD 2.1 billion.